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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 7 months later than the AV250 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the AV250 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-ZR100 AV250 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 AV250 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-ZR100 AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm AV250 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the AV250.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and AV250 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and AV250.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 shots
Battery style - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $160